§ 5-1612. Enforcement of Subtitle, fines and penalties
West's Annotated Code of MarylandNatural ResourcesEffective: October 1, 2008
Effective: October 1, 2008
MD Code, Natural Resources, § 5-1612
§ 5-1612. Enforcement of Subtitle, fines and penalties
(a)(1) The enforcement provisions in this section and § 5-1608 of this subtitle are in lieu of any other provision in this title.
(b) The Department or a local authority may revoke an approved forest conservation plan for cause, including violation of conditions of the plan, obtaining a plan approval by misrepresentation, failing to disclose a relevant or material fact, or change in conditions. The Department or a local authority shall notify the violator in writing and provide an opportunity for a hearing.
(c) The Department or a local authority may issue a stop work order against any person who violates any provision of this subtitle or any regulation, order, approved plan, or management agreement.
(d)(1) A person who violates any provision of this subtitle or any regulation, order, plan, or management agreement under this subtitle is liable for a penalty not exceeding $1,000 which may be recovered in a civil action brought by the Department or a local authority. Each day a violation continues is a separate violation under this subtitle.
Credits
Added by Acts 1991, c. 255, § 1, eff. July 1, 1991. Amended by Acts 1993, c. 489; Acts 2008, c. 104, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2008.
MD Code, Natural Resources, § 5-1612, MD NAT RES § 5-1612
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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